Cath Bateman

Barbara Chambers

I trained and registered as a Psychiatric Nurse in 1970 in Newcastle NSW and worked as a charge nurse in a variety of wards including a Psychogeriatric unit. I worked in the State Psychiatric System until 1983 and then in private psychiatry until 1989. I moved to Byron Bay and was the after hours crisis nurse for the Byron shire for 6 years and also a Private Community Nurse with Department of Veteran Affairs Clients. In 1998 I commenced work with Byron Shire Respite Service Inc. and was easily able to transfer my skills to working with people with dementia and challenging behaviours.

Kathy De Souza

I’m married with two daughters. I have been nursing since leaving school in 1980, when I left the Shoalhaven area for the big smoke of Sydney. Now reside on the Gold Coast but work in the border town of Tweed Heads. I am a JP and active member of Toastmasters International.

Liz Flack

My family and I moved to the Far North Coast from Port Macquarie in order for me to take up my position with Tweed/Byron Group. We had lived in Port Macquarie for 20 years, having moved there when it was a much smaller town. We are now starting over in Pottsville, once again a small town with that sought after little village feel. I think there is a bit of country girl in me, as long as I live on the coast!

Janice Oliver

I am a busy active outdoor-loving person- I like to exercise and cycle, train, swim or do yoga every day. I am an outdoor leader for Girl Guides, and teach girls to kayak, abseil and camp on a regular basis. I have 3 children- my eldest daughter has just announced her engagement, and my ‘baby’ is turning 21 in December. I would like a few more hours in every week- to try and fit everything in! I also enjoy watching a movie or reading a book- and have found that listening to audio books in the car helps me fit reading in and reduce travel stress! As my parents and mother-in-law age, I am taking on more of a caring role and life is very busy.

Wade Penn

It’s great living on the Central Coast with it’s beautiful beaches, and bays around the lakes. When I’m not at work or accompanying one of our four kids to various events I enjoy being in the water, or on it boating and fishing.

About Us

The Dementia Care Competency and Training Network is an initiative of the NSW Dementia Action Plan.

This interactive website delivers online dementia education as well as providing ongoing resources, research updates and a supportive community for all our members located in city, regional, rural and remote locations.

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Education Points

All courses offered here attract Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points upon successful completion. Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of courses which contain a record of the CPD points acheived.